Network upgrade questions
Ok, so I have a Steam Link, and I like it, but it stutters on occasion. The Steam Link itself is connected directly to my router, but my PC is connected wirelessly.
Specifically, with this card. I'm considering getting a pair of Powerline adapters to get a wired connection. However, I'm also using
this router, which is pretty old. My question is this: would I get better streaming performance by upgrading my router, getting the adapters, or should I do both? Thanks.
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Still doesn't hurt to look into a new router/AP if you use wifi a lot, though.
If you want a new router, I suggest this http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Archer-C7-Wireless-1300Mbps/dp/B00BUSDVBQ
I mean... unless you want a new router. 8-)
Huh. So neither would do anything for my streaming performance?
Edit: Or would the powerlines still provide added stability?
Steam: pazython
Always go wired when you have the option. Particularly if you're gaming. While the theoretical max bandwidth of any current wireless is higher than any single application, you're always going to have to deal with signal interference other devices, and walls, and it having to resend packets because of collisions and stuff.
I'm personally also skeptical of powerline ethernet. I know for a lot of people it works just fine, and if you're in a situation where you can't just run an ethernet cable, it might be your only option, but you're at the mercy of the quality of the wiring in your house.
Well, I live in an apartment, so I don't have a whole lot of options available.
Steam: pazython
Just pick up a 100-150 foot spool of Ethernet and run it under the carpet around the edges of your rooms. You can get it dirt cheap off newegg.
Its a billion times less headache than dealing with wireless.
I've been there and done that, trust me its worth it.
Doenst power only work if your input and output are on the same breaker? I'm totally ignorant on power line networking, but I know the Ethernet option will be cheaper than it.
Note the almost. As mentioned above, the quality of your wiring plays a fair role. I use powerline in clients' homes all the time when they don't want to run Ethernet, and it works great. I'm also using it at home to extend my network downstairs and I'm only losing around 10% bandwidth, which is far better than I was doing with just the router.
I live in an apartment too. I just run it along the edge of the wall, behind desks and stuff.
The issue is really that to route it from my office to my media center, I would have to route it through/by the hall closet, which could be awkward. I don't know, I'm not too thrilled about running an Ethernet cable for that much length. At that point, I could just directly plug my PC in to my TV with an HDMI cable of equal length. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, just that I don't think it's for me.
I'm going to try out the powerline. Worst case is that it doesn't work well and I just return it to Amazon.
Steam: pazython